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Generalist Builder-in-Residence

Shaper · Remote, US · Remote

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About Shaper

Precision Cutting Simplified. Backed by SOSV.

About the role

At Shaper Capital, we're on a mission to partner with incredible people to build companies that shape the world. We're the company-building engine of Travis May, who co-founded and led the two largest data exits of the last 20 years: LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP, $200M+ revenue) and Datavant ($7B merger with Ciox). Now he's applying that playbook to solve data fragmentation across every major industry, from healthcare to national security to supply chain to AI. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Ideally, you have experience in a high-impact role at a high-growth, early-stage, technology company or have started a company of your own
  • Generalist excellence: You pick things up quickly, execute ruthlessly, and learn even faster
  • Builder mindset: Your entrepreneurial, love zero-to-one environments, take ownership, and bring scrappy energy to your work
  • Structured thinker: You break down problems clearly and communicate actionable insights
  • High agency: You don’t wait for permission, you see gaps and fill them
  • Strong operator: You can manage complex projects across stakeholders and disciplines
More about this role

At Shaper Capital, we're on a mission to partner with incredible people to build companies that shape the world. We're the company-building engine of Travis May, who co-founded and led the two largest data exits of the last 20 years: LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP, $200M+ revenue) and Datavant ($7B merger with Ciox). Now he's applying that playbook to solve data fragmentation across every major industry, from healthcare to national security to supply chain to AI.

Since October 2023, Shaper has launched 8 companies and raised 100M+ from top firms like a16z, CRV, and Footwork. One portfolio company went from incorporation to a $10M raise in 6 weeks (Arbital Health). Another grew 20x in a single year and closed an 8-figure deal in its first year (Protege). Most recently, our co-founded company, Fractional AI, was acquired to anchor a massive new AI venture backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman Friedman to deploy Claude at scale.

By joining Shaper today, you'll be part of a small, ambitious team driven by the belief that the world's greatest problems have yet to be solved and the most transformative companies have yet to be built. We empower our portfolio companies to create businesses...

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